Experimental nanomedicine delivers chemo drugs directly to tumors in mice
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a nanomedicine that increases the penetration and accumulation of chemotherapy drugs in tumor tissues and effectively kills cancer cells in mice......»»
Unexpected pollinators: Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
The native banksias, with their colorful flowering spikes, were long thought to have been pollinated by honeyeater birds and marsupials, which are rewarded with large quantities of nectar......»»
"True hybrid" mice might reveal how new species emerge
Forty years ago, a postdoctoral researcher named James McGrath who would go on to spend more than three decades as a clinical geneticist and research scientist at Yale, made a discovery that advanced scientists' understanding of gene control and the.....»»
"Paleo-robots" provide an experimental approach for understanding how fish started to walk on land
The transition from water to land is one of the most significant events in the history of life on Earth. Now, a team of roboticists, paleontologists and biologists is using robots to study how the ancestors of modern land animals transitioned from sw.....»»
VW China marketing chief Jochen Sengpiehl deported after drugs test
Veteran marketing executive Jochen Sengpiehl's future at VW is uncertain. The automaker has launched an internal investigation after he was deported to Germany from China......»»
Apple @ Work: UNAS Pro delivers a modern-day NAS that’s so easy to use, you’ll swear it’s a Time Capsule
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pr.....»»
The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype
Here's what it's like to drive—and why the wait was so long. Volkswagen provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the ID Buzz......»»
Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies
One class of drugs has already found success in treating the painful, common attacks. For Cherise Irons, chocolate, red wine, and aged cheeses are dangerous. So are certain sounds.....»»
Experimental study offers insights into mysterious flow features on airless worlds
A Southwest Research Institute researcher collaborated with a team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to attempt to explain the presence of mysterious flow features that exist on the surfaces of airless celestial bodies, such as the asteroids Vesta.....»»
Fear the Spotlight review: Blumhouse’s lo-fi horror game is imperfect, but sincere
Fear the Spotlight doesn't quite land as a '90s horror throwback, but it delivers some great puzzles and eerie lo-fi images in a sleek package......»»
The best ergonomic mice of 2024: comfortable, accessible, and affordable
Want to ease carpal tunnel or repetitive strain without reducing computer time? An ergonomic mouse might help. These are the best options in 2024......»»
More efficient phenotypic screening method can simultaneously test multiple drugs
Some of the most widely used drugs today, including penicillin, were discovered through a process called phenotypic screening. Using this method, scientists are essentially throwing drugs at a problem—for example, when attempting to stop bacterial.....»»
Higher oxytocin levels linked to reproductive success and better cooperation in house mice
Researchers have further advanced understanding of social relationships in female mammals, highlighting the critical role oxytocin plays......»»
Subaru next-gen strong hybrid for Crosstrek, Forester delivers more power, fuel economy
Subaru’s next-generation strong hybrid, to be optioned in the Crosstrek and Forester crossovers, achieves across-the-board improvements in engine power, motor output, torque, battery capacity, fuel economy and driving range......»»
Researchers develop database for catalytic bioparts with experimental evidence
Catalytic bioparts are fundamental to the design, construction and optimization of biological systems for specific metabolic pathways. A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has recently developed a Registry and Database of Biopar.....»»
"Getting high" in Paleolithic hunting: Elevated positions enhance javelin accuracy but reduce atlatl efficiency
A recent experimental study led by Kent State University and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History suggests that hunting from elevated positions significantly increases the performance of thrown javelins while potentially decreasing the effectivene.....»»
MechWarrior 5: Clans review: Thrilling mech game delivers 31st-century storytelling
MechWarrior 5: Clans combines impressive storytelling with outstanding mission design to create one of the best games the 31st Century has seen......»»
Drugmakers can keep making off-brand weight-loss drugs as FDA backpedals
FDA is reviewing its decision to remove tirzepatide drugs from the shortage list. Facing a lawsuit, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to reconsider its decision to take.....»»
New bacteria-based therapy shows promise for fighting cancer
Even as cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, bacteria-based cancer therapy presents an exciting and innovative treatment option. Owing to their ability to penetrate the rigid stromal barrier, bacteria can naturally target solid tumors an.....»»
Super Mario Party Jamboree review: party staple takes its Switch victory lap
Super Mario Party Jamboree juggles a few too many ideas at once, but it still mostly delivers a reliable hit of multiplayer fun......»»
How do heat protectants for hair work? A chemistry expert explains
Heat can do amazing things to change your hairstyle. Whether you're using a curling wand to get ringlets, a flat iron to straighten or a hair dryer to style, it's primarily the heat from these tools that delivers results......»»